Chief Financial Officer en Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

Description

 The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (VOSJCC) is a vibrant and growing nonprofit organization with an annual operating budget exceeding $13 million. The JCC enriches the community through education, wellness, early childhood, youth, and cultural programs that promote connection, belonging, and Jewish values.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic thought partner and key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the organization’s financial health, long-term sustainability, and strategic growth. The CFO will guide the organization through a period of significant expansion, ensuring strong financial controls, thoughtful forecasting, and innovative strategies that balance stability with opportunity. They will provide financial leadership, accountability, and forward-thinking insights to department heads, empowering them to manage their own departmental P&Ls and achieve key performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board Finance Committee.
- Provide strategic analysis, data, and forecasts that inform key decisions and long-term planning.
- Lead efforts to sustain current revenue streams while identifying and pursuing new financial opportunities, partnerships, and funding models.
- Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive organizational strategy and performance.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring collaboration and accountability with all department heads.
- Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for growth.
- Provide clear analysis and recommendations for improving efficiency and financial outcomes across all business units.
- Coordinate and oversee annual financial audits and tax filings.

Operational and Administrative Oversight

- Supervise and continually evaluate the accounting and finance team, ensuring optimal performance, training, and structure.
- Oversee financial systems, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Negotiate, evaluate, and manage contracts, vendor agreements, and RFPs to ensure value and alignment with organizational goals.
- Partner with the CEO and HR team on compensation planning and benefits strategies that support recruitment and retention.

Data, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

- Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and identify key growth areas.
- Champion technology-driven improvements in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting systems.
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Attributes

- Strategic and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Confident decision-maker who balances analytical rigor with creativity.
- Relationship builder who inspires trust and accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Mission-driven professional eager to contribute to the growth and impact of the VOSJCC.

Requirements

 - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

 - Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive senior finance experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization with revenues over $8 million.

 - Proven success managing complex budgets and leading teams in a growing organization.

 - Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate financial challenges and opportunities.

 - Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to Boards and Finance Committees.

 - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

 - Deep integrity, high emotional intelligence, and a commitment to the mission and values of the JCC.